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World Numisilver e-Store"We sell range of Numismatics products; silver coins and bullion, commemorative and circulation coins, copper coins, and banknotes from all around the world. We also sell Numismatics accessories such as trays, coin capsules and many more."

International Bank Note Society"The International Bank Note Society (IBNS) was founded in 1961. It operates as a non-profit educational organization and in furtherance of such purpose, its objectives are to promote, stimulate, and advance the study and knowledge of worldwide banknotes and paper currencies and all matters related thereto along educational, scientific and historical lines. Currently the IBNS has over 2,000 members in more than 90 countries."

World Bi-Metallic Collectors Club"The Worldwide Bi-Metallic Collectors Club (WBCC) is the Internet gathering place for collectors interested in Bi-Metallic and Tri-metallic Coins, Medals, Tokens, Encased Coins, Ecus and Euros. Founded September 14th, 1996, the WBCC was the very first Internet Coin Club."

Malaysia Numismatic Society"Promoting the interest of members in the study of coins, medals, notes and other matters of Numismatic interest."

Numis News

Numis Trivia

# Flowing Hair Dollar is the most expensive coin in the world. Sold for $7.85m.. more

# US Grand Watermelon note is the most expensive paper money in the world. Sold for $2.255m in 2006.. more# Doubloon is popular name of a Spanish gold coin originally valued at 4 dollars. The formal term was "2 escudos".# Maundy money is an annual gift made on Maundy Thursday of a set of pure silver coins made by the Royal Mint and distributed personally by the Monarch to the poor of Canterbury. The number of sets reflects the number of years the Monarch has occupied the throne.

Numis Terms

# Coin Alignment - A method of striking in which the obverse and reverse dies are aligned 180 degrees from each other. [more]

# Medal Alignment - A method of striking coins in which both the obverse and reverse dies are aligned in the same direction. [more]# Effigy - The image or likeness of a person, usually on the obverse of a coin or medal.# Luster - Appearance of a coin's ability to reflect light; brilliance. Percentage of the original mint luster is one of the factors in determining grades of "Mint State" coins (e.g. MS-60, MS-65).